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2008 Volvo XC70 (Cross Country) Review – The stalwart of the family wagon
Volvo XC70 Overview Volvo XC70 3.2 Specs Volvo XC70 Consumer Reviews Volvo XC70 Photo Gallery By Twain Mein Introduction This is a review of the newly designed 2008 Volvo XC70 (Cross Country) 3.2, all-wheel drive wagon. Pros: Excellent build quality Volvo safety Reasonable price Increased rear leg room Wagon utility Cons: Unnecessary interior gimmicks Terrible […]
Read More »First Impressions: 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt
Ford Mustang Consumer Reviews Ford Mustang Bullitt Video Ford Mustang Bullitt Photo Gallery Ford Mustang More Expert Reviews By Twain Mein What Happens in a Mustang…stays in a Mustang This is Ford’s 40th anniversary edition of the ’68 Mustang made famous in the Steve McQueen movie “Bullit”. I’ve been a Mustang fan since 1982 when […]
Read More »2008 Honda Odyssey Review – The King of Swat Brings Everyone Out to the Ballgame
Honda Odyssey Consumer Reviews Honda Odyssey More Expert Reviews 2008 Honda Odyssey Photo Gallery 2008 Honda Odyssey Specs By Twain Mein Pros: Clever packaging The ultimate vehicle for families with young kids Lots of space Reasonable gas mileage; about 17.5 miles per gallon Cons: Could use more power Could have 4wd Could be hybrid It’s […]
Read More »2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid 4×4 Review – The most intimidating hybrid on the road today
GM has really perfected this platform. Very solid—at 5,840 pounds according to Car and Driver, it better be. The Yukon has great fit and finish with luxurious materials throughout the cabin. Overall, it’s very impressive.
Read More »2008 Acura MDX Review and Driving Impressions
Acura MDX Consumer Reviews Acura MDX More Expert Reviews 2008 Acura MDX Photo Gallery 2008 Acura MDX SH-AWD Specs By Twain Mein Pros: An SUV that handles well Every electronic gadget you could imagine Luxurious interior Real 3rd row seating Cons: Modest acceleration Mediocre gas mileage Electronics overload Introduction This is the upgrade to the […]
Read More »Driving Impressions: 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid
The Civic hybrid is Honda’s entry level hybrid car. Unlike the Toyota Prius, the electric engine is incremental to the gas one, adding only 20 horsepower to the 4-cylinder’s 93 (the Prius adds 67 to the 4-cylinder’s 76). As a result, it doesn’t have the same eerie quietness of the Prius or the abundance of torque.
Read More »First Impressions: 2007 Infiniti M35 Review
by Twain Mein Introduction This review is for the Infiniti M35. There are three versions of the M35; “base”, M35x—all wheel drive, and M35 Sport—with sport suspension and rear wheel steering. This review is for the base model—though heavily optioned. Sticker is $41,000, but ours was loaded and came to nearly $50,000. It’s a sport/luxury […]
Read More »2007 Toyota Corolla Review
The Corolla offers a lot of practicality and value for the money with fantastic gas mileage; claimed 32 city, 41 hwy. The 5-speed we tested was a base model that stickered at little over $15,000. For that, you get a car that offers a quiet ride, room for four, a large trunk and excellent gas mileage.
Read More »2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid Review
Toyota Camry Hybrid Consumer Reviews Toyota Camry Hybrid More Expert Reviews 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid Photo Gallery 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid Specs By Twain Mein Pros Great fuel economy. Rated at 40 hwy/38 city. Under my lead-footedness (constantly flooring it), got 33 MPG. Impressive; nearly 100% better than the Audi! Beautiful interior Lots of room […]
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